On February 9, 2023, around 5:00 PM, a fatal shooting occurred in the Roseland area of Chicago, Illinois. The victim, 31-year-old Loray Reid Patton, was identified as the male shot and killed in this incident. Chicago Police responded to a shot spotter alert indicating nine rounds had been fired and received calls about shots fired and a car crash with a person shot at the intersection of 113th Street and Throop.
Upon arrival, police found a white SUV crashed into the fence of a front yard, with Loray Patton outside the vehicle, leaning against the fence with a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately rushed to Christ Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) believes that Loray Patton was driving down Throop Street when someone, either on foot or in another vehicle, fired shots at him, leading to the crash. Despite the potential presence of ring cameras that might have captured the shooting, police have reported that no one is willing to come forward with the footage.
Loray Reid Patton is described by his family as a young, respectful father who did not bother anyone. He leaves behind a 3-year-old son named Royal, who is still grappling with the loss of his father. The family is urging anyone with footage of the incident to turn it in to the CPD to aid in the investigation.
As of the current date, there is no information available indicating that any suspects have been identified, arrested, or brought to trial in connection with Loray Reid Patton's death. The case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek help and support, including assistance with funeral arrangements through a GoFundMe campaign organized by Kashae Ballard.
